Stock futures point higher before the open: pre-market brief for October 27, 2026
Ahead of the Tuesday, October 27, 2026 opening bell, US equity index futures are pointing higher following Monday's gains across major benchmarks. The S&P 500 rose +0.70% in the prior session to 7,676.77, while market breadth reflected 284 advancing stocks against 204 declining issues. Note that past performance does not guarantee future results.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITE | Lumentum | 818.10 | +8.19% | +8.19% | $4.9B |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,244.19 | +7.18% | +7.18% | $1.0B |
| P | Everpure | 131.33 | +6.49% | +6.49% | $477M |
| COHR | Coherent | 221.50 | +5.83% | +5.83% | $1.7B |
| SNPS | Synopsys | 454.33 | +5.62% | +5.62% | $1.3B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 203.92 | +5.49% | +5.49% | $4.3B |
| AKAM | Akamai Technologies | 98.50 | +5.31% | +5.31% | $568M |
| TSLA | Tesla | 391.62 | +5.21% | +5.21% | $20.7B |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin | 635.20 | +5.13% | +5.13% | $1.7B |
| GEV | GE Vernova | 855.12 | +4.92% | +4.92% | $2.3B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FICO | Fair Isaac | 708.07 | -13.15% | -13.15% | $1.7B |
| DASH | DoorDash | 168.44 | -6.10% | -6.10% | $1.3B |
| CHTR | Charter Communications | 102.18 | -5.92% | -5.92% | $245M |
| NVR | NVR | 5,727.77 | -4.28% | -4.28% | $259M |
| RDDT | 138.45 | -4.02% | -4.02% | $1.1B | |
| SKYD | Skydance | 7.49 | -3.60% | -3.60% | $146M |
| PYPL | PayPal | 54.99 | -3.56% | -3.56% | $666M |
| VZ | Verizon | 43.10 | -3.49% | -3.49% | $1.9B |
| OMC | Omnicom | 79.83 | -3.45% | -3.45% | $288M |
| DG | Dollar General | 128.42 | -3.22% | -3.22% | $570M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,676.77 | +0.70% | +0.70% |
| Nasdaq | 26,169.38 | +0.82% | +0.82% |
| Dow Jones | 52,361.58 | +0.28% | +0.28% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,786.42 | +0.38% | +0.38% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,742.50 | +0.36% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 29,576.75 | +0.47% | - |
| Dow futures | 52,734.00 | +0.35% | - |
| VIX | 17.80 | -3.21% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.99 | -0.04% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.18 | +0.21% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,029.70 | -0.22% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 100.99 | -0.76% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 80,103.00 | +0.12% | - |
How did major US stock indices perform in the previous session?
All primary US indices closed higher on Monday, October 26. The Nasdaq led the group with a +0.82% gain to 26,169.38, followed by the S&P 500 up +0.70% to 7,676.77. The Russell 2000 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +0.38% and +0.28%, respectively.
The broader market demonstrated positive momentum across benchmark averages during Monday's trading. The S&P 500 closed at 7,676.77, marking a day and week-to-date advance of +0.70%. The Dow Jones ended at 52,361.58 (+0.28%), while the small-cap Russell 2000 rose to 2,786.42 (+0.38%).
Within the S&P 500 universe, market breadth leaned positive with 284 constituents advancing, 204 declining, and 15 ending unchanged out of 503 total tracked issues.
Where are index futures and macro indicators trading before the open?
Equity index futures are trading in positive territory on Tuesday morning before the market open. Nasdaq 100 futures are up +0.47% at 29,576.75, S&P 500 futures stand at 7,742.50 (+0.36%), and Dow futures are higher by +0.35% at 52,734.00.
In macro indicators, the VIX volatility index declined -3.21% to 17.80. The US Dollar Index (DXY) moved higher by +0.21% to 102.177, while the 10-year Treasury yield last printed at 4.986% on October 26, down -0.04%.
Commodities and digital assets showed mixed action early Tuesday. Gold settled down -0.22% at $4,029.70 per ounce, and WTI crude fell -0.76% to $100.99 per barrel. Bitcoin gained +0.12%, trading at $80,103.00.
Which S&P 500 constituents led Monday's gainers and losers?
Lumentum led the top gainers, jumping +8.19% to close at 818.10 with $4.9B in dollar volume. On the downside, Fair Isaac dropped -13.15% to 708.07, recording the largest percentage decline among universe constituents.
Alongside Lumentum, notable gainers included Comfort Systems USA, which climbed +7.18% to 1,244.19, and Everpure, which gained +6.49% to 131.33. Tesla saw significant turnover, rising +5.21% to 391.62 on $20.7B in dollar volume. Coherent (+5.83% to 221.50) and Synopsys (+5.62% to 454.33) also finished higher.
Among decliners, DoorDash fell -6.10% to 168.44, and Charter Communications dropped -5.92% to 102.18. NVR declined -4.28% to 5,727.77, while Reddit fell -4.02% to 138.45. Specific catalysts for individual stock moves are not provided in our data; readers may consult SEC filings and corporate press releases for company-specific details.
Frequently asked questions
Has the US stock market opened for trading today?
No, the market has not opened yet for the Tuesday, October 27 session. Current trading activity is reflected via index futures and pre-market indicators.
What drove the double-digit decline in Fair Isaac stock?
The specific reason for Fair Isaac's -13.15% drop is not in our data. Investors can review the company's regulatory filings and press releases for further details.
How did major commodities and yields move leading into the session?
Gold slipped -0.22% to $4,029.70, WTI crude declined -0.76% to $100.99, and the 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.986%.
Bottom line
US equity futures point to positive pre-market sentiment following Monday's broad gains across the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Market participants will watch whether index strength persists once regular cash trading begins. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.